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Pittsburgh shatters first-round attendance record at 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft has never been a bigger event. As announced by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Thursday night, the city of Pittsburgh set the NFL Draft first-round attendance record with a whopping 320,000 fans attending the event. That figure shattered the previous record of 275,000-plus set by the city of Detroit in 2024. Pittsburgh split […]
Steelers brass emphasizes versatility after 3 first-round OTs in 4 years
Another draft, another early-round offensive lineman for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With the No. 21 pick in front of a home crowd Thursday night, the Steelers selected Arizona State right tackle Max Iheanachor. The pick marked the third first-round offensive tackle the team has picked in four drafts under general manager Omar Khan. That means, of […]
Steelers were on phone about to draft Makai Lemon, per report
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a somewhat surprising pick when they selected Arizona State offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Many thought Pittsburgh may get aggressive and use some of their 12 draft picks to move up in the draft, potentially for a wide receiver. And according to Ian […]
Steelers draft results 2026: Max Iheanachor, OT, Arizona State stats, awards, scouting report
The Steelers snagged Max Iheanachor, the tackle out of Arizona State, with the 21st overall pick. Here’s what you need to know. Stats & Accolades What the Steelers are getting: Iheanachor is one of this year’s raw-but-traitsy offensive tackle prospects that the right team will have to have a plan for to make sure he […]
Steelers select OT Max Iheanachor in first round of 2026 NFL Draft
The Pittsburgh Steelers have selected Arizona State Max Iheanachor in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Iheanachor started 12 games at right tackle in 2025 for the Sun Devils and was a second-team All Big-12 selection. H’e started games at both right and left tackle. He came to America from Nigeria at the […]
NFL Draft 2026 first round open thread
The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, with the event kicking off at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network. This year, the draft is in Pittsburgh, and the Steelers hold the No. 21 overall pick in the first round. Stick around at BTSC for all 32 picks and […]
What time is the Steelers pick in the 2026 NFL Draft?
The 2026 NFL Draft is here, and the city of Pittsburgh is nearly ready to announce the 21st overall pick in front of a sea of Steeler faithful. After weeks of preparation, the stage is quite literally set for the commencement of the first draft in the city of bridges in nearly a century. Since […]
Steelers trade target emerges hours before NFL Draft
With the NFL Draft just mere hours from beginning, one of the NFL’s top young receivers could be on the move. Per Mike Florio of NBC Sports, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to trade into the first round, and Brian Thomas Jr. could be part of a trade package. “As the draft approaches, we’re told […]
Aaron Rodgers irritated with Steelers, says NFL insider
The day of the NFL Draft has arrived, and Pittsburgh is buzzing in the hours ahead of the annual selection meeting. The Pittsburgh Steelers, though, remain without a definitive answer as to who will be their Week 1 starter. Aaron Rodgers has yet to commit to Pittsburgh for a second season, despite team president Art […]
2026 NFL Draft Steelers tailgate thread
Happy NFL Draft day! The first-round kicks off at 8 p.m. EST tonight — in the heart of Steelers country: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We’ll have specific open threads and plenty of draft content coming out throughout the weekend. It’s a busy few days that will only get even busier for Steelers fans as Pittsburgh has 12 […]
Michael Pittman Jr reveals the WR he wants Steelers to draft
It didn’t take long for Michael Pittman Jr. to get involved in the community. Just over a month after being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the veteran wide receiver was on hand with Toyota to promote women’s flag football by acting as a guest coach for a training camp at The Ellis School for high […]
Steelers DT Cam Heyward on Mike McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers, and Ohio State draft prospects
Throughout his 15-year career, defensive lineman Cameron Heyward has been one of the ultimate rocks for a Pittsburgh Steelers franchise that prides itself on consistency in a historical sense. Of course, there are a lot of changes for said franchise coming into the 2026 season. A new head coach in Mike McCarthy, a new offensive […]
Jerome Bettis reveals path he wants Steelers to take in 2026 NFL Draft
The NFL Draft is just over 24 hours away at the time of writing, and the festivities around the city of Pittsburgh have gotten off to a nice start. And while the city is buzzing, its team is still without a definitive answer at quarterback for the 2026 season, as Aaron Rodgers has yet to […]
Steelers Read & React: 2026 NFL Draft’s Eve Extravaganza
The marathon is almost over, Steelers fans. After another long cycle, the anticipation that’s been building since the NFL announced Pittsburgh would host the 2026 NFL Draft will finally be relieved tomorrow night. Once again, both of us have been grinding to bring you all the info you’ll need to be prepared for draft weekend. […]
Parish’s 2026 NFL Draft gems: Tight ends
Each year since joining BTSC in 2024, Ryan Parish has put together a draft gems list. This series is not meant to predict who the Steelers will pick, but rather highlight players Ryan thinks will be viable NFL players, and should be available in Rounds 2-7. Looking for more? Check out Ryan’s picks this year at: We’ve just about […]
BTSC’s final 2026 NFL Draft positional ranks (Defense)
The NFL Draft is almost here! Whether you’re doing some last-minute cramming before the draft or using these ranks to follow along over the first two days of the draft, we’ve got you covered. Below are our positional rankings on defense from our three draft experts, Joey Bray, Ryland Bickley, and Ryan Parish. You can […]
Steelers mock draft: Bailey final 7-round mock
I’ll spare the long introduction. You know what a mock draft is. This is the last one. Let’s do it. Trade The Rams currently hold picks No. 13, 61, and 93 in the first three rounds. After that, they don’t have another pick until No. 207. The Steelers send them third, fourth, and fifth-round picks […]
Trust the Board — Episode 010: Final pre-draft mocks
The draft is tomorrow night! Get ready with one last first-round mock draft and a full seven-round mock draft. Joey and Ryan invite special guest Ryland Bickley to help us, and the trio discusses some of their favorite players and storylines from this year’s draft cycle.
Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy hints at personnel changes on defensive line
The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun their voluntary mini-camp ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, which marks the first time they’ve taken the field in the Mike McCarthy era. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, McCarthy discussed the importance of having flexibility on both sides of the ball. “With 17 games, you see it heightened every […]
Mike McCarthy, Steelers planning larger role for WR DK Metcalf
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the early phases of their offseason program, with a voluntary mini-camp taking place this week just ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. There is plenty to focus in on in terms of the Steelers’ current roster ahead of the draft, like what new head coach Mike McCarthy will do to […]
Steelers mock draft: Nicastro final 7-round mock
The intrigue surrounding the Steelers in this year’s NFL Draft feels different – and not just because the event is coming to their doorstep. For the first time, the franchise enters draft weekend under the direction of Mike McCarthy, ushering a new voice, and potentially a new identity. With 12 total selections, including multiple picks […]
Former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin lands major broadcast job
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers this past January off the heels of a 30-6 loss to the Houston Texans in the wild card round. The loss extended the Steelers’ streak of seasons without a playoff win to nine, and proved to be the end of the road for the […]
BTSC’s final 2026 NFL Draft positional ranks (Offense)
The NFL Draft is almost here! Whether you’re doing some last-minute cramming before the draft or using these ranks to follow along over the first two days of the draft, we’ve got you covered. Below are our positional rankings on offense from our three draft experts, Joey Bray, Ryland Bickley, and Ryan Parish. We’ll post […]
NFL draft profile 2026: Olaivavega Ioane (Offensive guard, Penn State)
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers. Penn State’s Olaivavega Ioane feels a lot like Oregon’s […]
Let’s talk Steelers: What do you make of PIT’s pre-draft visits?
The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and predictions are flying in fast from everyone who cares about the NFL. While it feels like the Steelers’ draft plans are more ambiguous than in recent years, followers of the team know to play close attention to the team’s allotted pre-draft visits to get an […]
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